In 2023, NOS distinguished itself as the operator with the best mobile Internet in Portugal. This is according to a detailed study by nPerf, a French company specializing in measuring Internet connections.
Throughout 2023, more than 26 thousand mobile Internet connection tests were carried out in the country using the nPerf application. NOS, with an average download speed of 194 Mb/s, proved to be the fastest operator in Portugal.
Mobile internet connections in Portugal. Source: nperf
An “excellent” rating was given to download speeds greater than 25 Mb/s. This is a level easily surpassed by NOS, such as activities such as streaming 4K video without interruptions. Furthermore, NOS achieved the best latency in Portugal, with 29 milliseconds.
When it comes to upload speed, which is essential for quickly sending content to the Internet, NOS also stood out with 27 Mb/s. In parallel, in streaming tests, NOS provided the best video viewing experience on YouTube in Portugal, with a score of 87%.
NOS also surpasses MEO and Vodafone in 5G
NOS and Vodafone were identified as the main web browsing providers in Portugal. They achieved scores that reflect fast and efficient page loading times, which are essential for a good browsing experience. Within the scope of 5G, NOS customers enjoyed the highest average download speed in this technology, reaching 352 Mb/s.
Mobile internet connections in Portugal with 5G. Source: nperf
These numbers also show the quality of Portuguese mobile networks in relation to countries such as Germany, the United Kingdom and Spain. The average mobile download speed in Portugal is 139 Mb/s and significantly exceeds the averages in these countries.